Draft resolution on Yemen, drafted by GCC

Reaffirming its
strong commitment to the unity, sovereignty, independence and
territorial integrity of Yemen, and its commitment to stand by the
people of Yemen, [based on PP2 UNSCR 2140]

Supporting the
efforts of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and commending its
engagement in assisting the political transition in Yemen, [based on
UNSCR 2140 PP3]

Stressing that
the current security development in Yemen poses a threat to the
security and stability of the region and the interests of its people,
[new]

Stressing that
the Houthi coup is a serious escalation, and expressing
alarm at the hostile acts committed by the Houthis and their
supporters, which have resulted in undermining the political process
in Yemen, and jeopardizing the security, stability, sovereignty and
unity of Yemen, [new]

Emphasizing that
the political transitional process agreed upon by the parties to the
GCC Initiative and Implementation Mechanism Agreement and the Peace
and Partnership Agreement has been violated, [new]

Expressing
grave concern at house arrest by the Houthis of Government
officials, including President Abd Rabbuh Mansur Hadi, Prime Minister
Khalid Bahah and members of the Cabinet, [Press elements of Feb 6]

Expressing grave
concern over reports of the use of child soldiers by Houthi forces,
[PoE]

Noting the
formidable economic, security and social challenges confronting
Yemen, which have left many Yemenis in acute need of humanitarian
assistance, [UNSCR 2140 PP11]

Emphasizing the
need for the return to the implementation of the GCC
Initiative and Implementation Mechanism to avoid further
deterioration of the humanitarian and security situation in Yemen,
[UNSCR 2140 PP18]

Reiterating the
need for comprehensive, independent and impartial investigations
consistent with international standards into alleged human rights
violations and abuses in line with the outcomes of the comprehensive
National Dialogue Conference, the GCC Initiative, and the
Implementation Mechanism, to ensure full accountability, [UNSCR
2140 PP15]

Stressing that
the solution to the situation in Yemen is through a peaceful,
inclusive, orderly and Yemeni-led political transition process that
meets the legitimate demands and aspirations of the Yemeni people for
peaceful change and meaningful political, economic and social reform,
as set out in the GCC Initiative and Implementation Mechanism, the
outcomes of the comprehensive National Dialogue Conference, and the
Peace and Partnership Agreement, and in this regard expresses its
support for the efforts of the Special Advisor of the
Secretary-General on Yemen, Mr. Jamal Benomer [Based on UNSCR 2140
PP12]

Noting
with grave concern the alarming increase of the number of
incidents involving Al-Qaida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP), [PoE
report]

Expressing concern
at AQAP’s ability to benefit from the deterioration of the security
situation in Yemen, [PoE report]

Determining that
the situation in Yemen constitutes a threat to international peace
and security, [UNSCR 2140 PP20]

Acting under
Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, [UNSCR 2140 PP21]

1. Strongly condemns
the Houthis coup and unlawful seizure of power, including all use of
violence, hostility and takeover of all of Yemen’s Government
institutions and State infrastructure; [based on press elements of 6
Feb]

2. Stresses its
rejection of all unilateral acts, including attempts to change the
status quo by force, or change the components and nature of society
in Yemen; [new]

4. Expresses grave
concern over the takeover by the Houthis of the media outlets and
using it to incite violence, and frustrate the legitimate aspirations
for peaceful change of the people of Yemen, [based on UNSRC 2140 OP5]

5. Demands that
all parties, in particular the Houthis, abide by the Gulf Cooperation
Council Initiative, the National Dialogue Conference Outcomes and the
Peace and Partnership Agreement, and its security annex which provide
for a Yemeni-led democratic transition; [based on press elements of 6
Feb]

6. Demands that
the Houthis immediately and unconditionally:

(a) withdraw
their forces from Government institutions, and from all regions under
their control, including in the capital Sanaa,

(b) normalize
the security situation in the capital and return Government and
Security institutions to the State’s authority,

(c) safely
release all individuals under house arrest or detained,

(d) cease
all armed hostilities against the Government and people of Yemen and
to handover the arms seized from the military and security
institutions,

(e)
refrain from insisting on taking unilateral action that could
undermine the political transition and the security of Yemen, [new]

7. Calls
on all member states to refrain from external interference
which seeks to foment conflict and instability and instead to support
the political transition. [PRST/2014/18].

8. Requests the
Secretary-General to continue his good offices role, stresses the
importance of their close co-ordination between the GCC and other
international partners, including the G10; [based on UNSCR2140 OP32]

9. Requests the
Secretary-General to continue to report on the implementation of this
resolution within 15 days and every 15 days thereafter; [based on
UNSCR2140 OP33]

10. Declares its
readiness to take further steps in case of non-compliance with this
resolution, in particular paragraphs 5 and 6 hereof, and if UN-led
negotiations are not immediately resumed; [press elements of 6 Feb]